Our Through the Lens programme will amplify the voices of local people in their communities by providing a platform to express themselves through short films, documentary, or fiction. Read more
All donations, whether large or small, make a real difference to SEE and our work. We extend grateful thanks to all those who support our work, including those who prefer to remain anonymous. Read more
The 48 Hour Film Project and Screen Education Edinburgh present a quarterly night of short films made by emerging filmmakers from Edinburgh and the Lothians at the Cameo. Read more
The 2024 edition of the North Edinburgh Film Festival took place on Saturday 3rd of February. Read more
Applications are now closed for the SEE Young Filmmakers Hub. Read more
We at Screen Education Edinburgh firmly believe in the power of film education to inspire, educate, and empower people of all ages and backgrounds. As a small charity, we rely on partnerships with corporations to support our cause. We invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact. Read more
After completing the BFI Network course (now BFI Film Academy Short Course) and Moving Image Arts Award courses at SEE, Innes Goodall went on to further educational opportunities and now works within the TV industry. Here, Innes shares how her experiences with SEE helped kickstart her career. Read more
We have a proven track record of producing high quality productions for social enterprise, third and public sector organisations. Read more
History of the West Port, Fountainbridge and Tollcross communities in Edinburgh's City Centre. Read more
Max started at SEE on the Introduction to Short Filmmaking course, building a solid foundation for learners in the fundamentals of filmmaking, and has recently completed the Screen Progression Programme. Here, Max explains more about his experience with SEE, encouraging people wondering whether our courses are right for them to give it a go! Read more
After taking part in SEE’s BFI Film Academy Short Course Craft Skills Residential, and SEE Youth, Kaitlyn started to work on projects at SEE and now works full-time in the Scottish screen industry. Here, Kaitlyn reflects on how both SEE’s courses and supportive community have benefitted her life. Read more
Carol participated in our In the Frame programme, a free documentary filmmaking course for North Edinburgh residents. Here, Carol reflects on how filmmaking has allowed her to share her moving life story for the benefit of others. Read more
Gerlof took part in SEE’s Screen Progression Programme, a high-quality training course which can award the SQA National Progression Award in Film and Media Level 6. This course culminates in learners getting to write, direct and edit their very own short film. Here, Gerlof shares how SEE helped him achieve his dream of making films, decades in the making... Read more
Katie is a Media teacher who took part in our Set the Scene programme, which delivered the first film teaching course accredited by the General Teaching Council Scotland. Currently working towards the PgCert in Film and Screen Education, which SEE delivers in partnership with Queen Margaret University, Katie highlights how SEE has positively impacted her work as a teacher. Read more
Applications are closed for the 2023 BFI Film Academy Edinburgh and South East Scotland Short Course. Read more
On our BFI Film Academy Craft Skills Residential course, learners receive intensive learning in screenwriting, cinematography, sound, directing, production and editing, engage in industry masterclasses, and produce a short film. Applications for the summer 2023 course are now closed. Read more
The next Edinburgh Shorts Showcase will be held at the Cameo Picturehouse on the 7th of December 2023. Read more
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Screen Education Edinburgh is partnering with Queen Margaret University to offer short courses in film education, funded by Screen Scotland Read more
The Edinburgh Schools HETV Inspire Sessions are workshops designed to inspire Edinburgh’s young workforce to consider careers in High-End TV drama production. These exciting sessions will take place from October 2023 – February 2024 across High Schools in Edinburgh. Read more
SEE was originally known as Pilton Video, which was founded in 1981 to work exclusively in North Edinburgh to develop people, support the work of local organisations, and be at the heart of community development through film education and production. Read more
Set the Scene is a free programme designed to develop and strengthen the filmmaking knowledge, skills, and practice of teachers and pupils in schools across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Read more
Screen Education Edinburgh delivers filmmaking CLPL for Edinburgh’s Media Studies teachers, supporting their development in filmmaking understanding, knowledge and skills, with a key focus on their development of technical and production skills to enhance their ability to support students towards National 4, 5 and Higher qualifications. Read more
The Screen Progression Programme is a national initiative managed by Screen Education Edinburgh and funded by Screen Scotland that provides access to high quality vocational development in Film and TV skills. For those aged 16 and over with no upper age limit. Read more